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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.64, 3,938.98 and 1,589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.64, 3,938.98 and 1,589.24 is: 2,379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.64 : 3,938.98 = 1,589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.64/3,938.98 = 1,589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.64x = 3,938.98 × 1,589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.64x = 6,259,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,984.58/2,630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.64

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